Do you have your own favorite place? My favorite place is Minnesota, in the U.S. Minnesota is not so big state, but there are many races and we can see wild animals everywhere. I visited there in this summer, so this place is an unforgettable for me. Minnesota is the best place that makes me relax.
First, I like the weather in Minnesota. In winter, Minnesota faces hard season. People wear heavy clothes and they begin to prepare removing snow. Minnesota's winter is a special because winter season is very long compare to Japan. When I went to there in July, the weather isn't so warm. In the morning, the average of the temperature is low, so we felt cold every time. Each house is considered construction for winter. In Kumamoto, we haven't experienced heavy snow like that, so I was surprised at Minnesota's climate. As changing climate, people's life is also changing.
Second, I like Champlin that I spent a month. I think this town is my another hometown. My host family is living, so I know about this town. My host mother was so kind and she always made me laugh. We talked about my worries and share our opinion. We do many things at her house. For example, talking, playing games, do homework, family dinner and so on. Her house is the best place that I can calm. Champlin has a big place which animals can run freely. Many people have dogs, so they take a walk at dog park. I think it's bigger than Japan. Also, beautiful nature makes us fresh. Not only this town, there are lot of water tanks and rivers. We find how water is clean.
Third, I like to go to Bethel University. It takes about 20minutes from Champlin by a car. It was very useful that we learned there. We had to take ESL class in each groups every day. Each group is small, so it was good environment for me to speak in front of everyone. We did discussion and shared our opinion. Class activity brushed up my English skills. In addition, we did many outside activities. Especially, I was thought deeply by the activity that is called "Feeding my starving children". We made meals for poor children. Actually, we ate the meals, and we understood their real life. Teachers told us a lot of things that we didn't know. I want to meet teachers. I really miss Bethel!
Finally, If I go to Minnesota, I want to go to Minneapolis and downtown again. I went many sight seeing spots. For example, Minnehaha falls, Minnesota zoo, Mississippi river, Cathedral of Saint Paul. I went to STILL WATER as a private. It's a first town that was made in Minnesota. Each places are great view and it's worth talking pictures to. Also, it was fun to go shopping. I went to Rosedale mall, Mall of America and Target. Especially, Burger King is nice. I like this fast food shop, so I ate different kinds of burgers in each malls.
As you can see, Minnesota has so many good things that I can't count. People, nature and atmosphere are special for me. Even if I go there again, I won't be bored. Whenever I think about Minnesota, I can remember precious memories!
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